Intel Arc B390 vs NVIDIA B200 SXM6 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data places these two processors in entirely different performance strata. The Intel Arc B390 has a recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs in the database. This score is marginally ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which averages 1463, a delta of 1.3 percent. The B390 also edges out the GeForce 800M (1460) by 1.5 percent, the GT 625 OEM (1446) by 2.5 percent, and the GT 710 (1443) by 2.7 percent. These are all very close scores, indicating the B390 is positioned at the entry-level segment of the performance spectrum.

The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. However, its percentile ranking against all GPUs is 50, which indicates a mid-pack placement based on the aggregate data, though this is not supported by any specific workload results. The B200 is a server module, and its performance is defined by its massive compute resources rather than gaming or workstation benchmarks that populate the database for consumer parts.

The B390 wins in the only direct benchmark category where data exists, which is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The B200 has no entries in this or any other benchmark field. The B200 does not win any recorded benchmark because none are populated in the database. This is not a statement of capability, but a reflection of the data available. The B390's score of 1482 is the sole data point for a head-to-head comparison, and it stands uncontested.

Architecture Differences

The manufacturing process and underlying chip designs are fundamentally different. The Intel Arc B390 uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel, and its chip is codenamed Panther Lake. It is based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 uses a 5 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a chip codenamed GB100. It is based on the Blackwell architecture and belongs to the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation. The B200's die size is 1628 mm², and it packs 208,000 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 127.8 million per mm². The B390's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a bus interface of IGP and no power connectors. It has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. The B200 is a standalone SXM module with a PCIe 6.0 x16 bus interface and a TDP of 1000 W. The B200's suggested power supply is 1400 W. The B390 has no display outputs of its own, as they are portable device dependent, while the B200 has no display outputs at all.

The compute resources differ by an order of magnitude. The B390 has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), 24 raster output units (ROPs), and 12 ray tracing cores. It has no tensor cores listed. The B200 has 18944 shading units, 592 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 592 tensor cores. It has no ray tracing cores listed. The B390's memory is system shared, with its type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system dependent. The B200 has 180 GB of HBM3e memory on a 8192-bit bus, delivering 8.19 TB/s of bandwidth.

Clock speeds show a different design philosophy. The B390 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The B200 has a base clock of 120 MHz and a boost clock of 1830 MHz. The B390's memory clock is tied to the system, while the B200's memory runs at 2000 MHz, with 8 Gbps effective. The B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The B200 has no API support listed, with DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan all marked as N/A.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is a low-power integrated graphics solution for portable devices. Its 3DMark score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile, and its closest rivals are all older, entry-level discrete GPUs from NVIDIA. The B390's 80 W TDP and IGP form factor suggest it is designed for efficiency and basic graphics tasks. It has no launch MSRP recorded, and its release date is January 26, 2026, making it a current-generation product.

The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 is a server accelerator with a 1000 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 1400 W. Its 180 GB of HBM3e memory and 8.19 TB/s bandwidth, combined with 18944 shading units and 592 tensor cores, indicate a design for high-throughput compute workloads. Its launch MSRP is 34,999 USD. The B200's release date is October 31, 2024, and its predecessor is Server Hopper, with its successor being Server Rubin. It has no benchmark scores recorded, so direct performance comparisons cannot be made from the database.

For a user selecting between these two, the choice is dictated by the use case. The B390 is for systems where the GPU is integrated into the processor and power draw is minimal. The B200 is for dedicated server installations that require extreme compute density and are willing to supply 1000 W to a single module. The B390's benchmark win is the only recorded data, but the B200's hardware specifications point to a vastly higher compute ceiling.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is 0.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The B390 is 1.3 percent ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5 percent ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5 percent ahead of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7 percent ahead of the GT 710.

Q: What are the memory specifications of each GPU?

A: The B390 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The B200 has 180 GB of HBM3e memory on an 8192-bit bus with 8.19 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the power requirement for the NVIDIA B200 SXM6?

A: The B200 has a TDP of 1000 W and a suggested PSU of 1400 W. The B390 has a TDP of 80 W.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

A: No. The B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The B200 has no API support listed, with all three marked as N/A.

Q: What are the release dates for these products?

A: The B390 was released on January 26, 2026. The B200 was released on October 31, 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two products. The wins count is 0 for both. The only benchmark recorded is the B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This score is 1.3 percent higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX's average of 1463, 1.5 percent higher than the GeForce 800M's 1460, 2.5 percent higher than the GT 625 OEM's 1446, and 2.7 percent higher than the GT 710's 1443.

The B200's average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals. Its percentile rank of 50 indicates a midpoint in the database, but this is not supported by any workload-specific data. The B390's percentile rank of 9 places it in the lower decile of all GPUs. The gap between these percentile ranks does not translate to a performance comparison because the B200 has no measured scores.

In terms of raw compute throughput, the B200's specifications far exceed the B390's. The B200 delivers 69.34 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 69.34 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio. The B390 delivers 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 2:1 ratio. The B200's texture rate is 1,083.4 GTexel/s versus the B390's 120.0 GTexel/s. The B200's pixel rate is 43.92 GPixel/s versus the B390's 60.00 GPixel/s. The B390 actually has a higher pixel rate due to its higher boost clock and ROP configuration, while the B200 leads in texture and floating-point throughput.

The B200's memory bandwidth of 8.19 TB/s is orders of magnitude higher than the B390's system dependent bandwidth. The B200 has 180 GB of dedicated HBM3e memory, while the B390 relies on shared system memory. These numbers confirm that the B200 is designed for memory-intensive compute tasks, while the B390 is suited for lightweight integrated graphics workloads.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two products:

• Process Node: The B390 uses 3 nm, the B200 uses 5 nm.
• Foundry: The B390 is fabricated by Intel, the B200 by TSMC.
• Chip: The B390 uses Panther Lake, the B200 uses GB100.
• Architecture: The B390 is Xe3-LPG, the B200 is Blackwell.
• Generation: The B390 is Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake), the B200 is Server Blackwell (Bxx).
• Transistors: The B390 is unknown, the B200 is 208,000 million.
• Die Size: The B390 is unknown, the B200 is 1628 mm².
• Transistor Density: The B390 is null, the B200 is 127.8M / mm².
• Base Clock: The B390 is 300 MHz, the B200 is 120 MHz.
• Boost Clock: The B390 is 2500 MHz, the B200 is 1830 MHz.
• Memory Clock: The B390 is System Shared, the B200 is 2000 MHz 8 Gbps effective.
• Memory Size: The B390 is System Shared, the B200 is 180 GB.
• Memory Type: The B390 is System Shared, the B200 is HBM3e.
• Memory Bus Width: The B390 is System Shared, the B200 is 8192 bit.
• Memory Bandwidth: The B390 is System Dependent, the B200 is 8.19 TB/s.
• Shading Units: The B390 has 1536, the B200 has 18944.
• TMUs: The B390 has 48, the B200 has 592.
• ROPs: Both have 24.
• RT Cores: The B390 has 12, the B200 has none listed.
• Tensor Cores: The B390 has none listed, the B200 has 592.
• Pixel Rate: The B390 is 60.00 GPixel/s, the B200 is 43.92 GPixel/s.
• Texture Rate: The B390 is 120.0 GTexel/s, the B200 is 1,083.4 GTexel/s.
• FP32 Performance: The B390 is 7.680 TFLOPS, the B200 is 69.34 TFLOPS.
• FP16 Performance: The B390 is 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1), the B200 is 69.34 TFLOPS (1:1).
• TDP: The B390 is 80 W, the B200 is 1000 W.
• Slot Width: The B390 is IGP, the B200 is SXM Module.
• Power Connectors: The B390 has none, the B200 has none listed.
• Suggested PSU: The B390 has none listed, the B200 is 1400 W.
• Bus Interface: The B390 is IGP, the B200 is PCIe 6.0 x16.
• Display Outputs: The B390 is Portable Device Dependent, the B200 has no outputs.
• DirectX Support: The B390 is 12 Ultimate (12_2), the B200 is N/A.
• OpenGL Support: The B390 is 4.6, the B200 is N/A.
• Vulkan Support: The B390 is 1.4, the B200 is N/A.
• Release Date: The B390 is 2026-01-26, the B200 is 2024-10-31.
• Predecessor: The B390 has none listed, the B200 is Server Hopper.
• Successor: The B390 has none listed, the B200 is Server Rubin.
• Launch MSRP: The B390 has none, the B200 is 34,999 USD.